Published on: January 24, 2021
Editors Canada is dedicated to helping editors realize their full potential at every stage of their career. One of the ways we're supporting the students who are just entering our field is with the Claudette Upton Scholarship.
The scholarship
This is a $1,000 scholarship to help support continuing professional development in editing.
The recipient is encouraged to use the prize to attend our national conference (which will be fully virtual in 2021), purchase Editors Canada publications, or attend association seminars and webinars.
How to apply
Applicants must be current student affiliates of Editors Canada. The application package is to be submitted in digital format and must include:
- a reference letter from an instructor in the applicant's course or program;
- a resumé (two pages maximum) describing the applicant's education and work history; and
- a 300-word statement that answers the following question: How can editors play a role in addressing racism and other systemic inequity, even when they come from a place of privilege?
Submit your application by email to claudetteuptonscholarship@editors.ca.
Deadline
The application package must reach the national office by Friday, April 9, 2021.
Evaluation process
The applications will be evaluated by the scholarship selection committee. The recipient will be the applicant who best demonstrates the following qualities:
- aptitude for editing;
- commitment to pursuing a career as an editor; and
- qualities reminiscent of honorary life member Claudette Upton as described below.
Visit the Claudette Upton Scholarship page for more information.
Spreading the word
If you know a student who is not an affiliate of Editors Canada and who would be interested in this opportunity, please pass along this message and encourage them to join us. For a fraction of the cost of Editors Canada membership, students can network with and learn from practising professionals through webinars, conferences and volunteer opportunities.
Remembering Claudette Upton
Established in 2009, the award is named after Editors Canada honorary life member Claudette Reed Upton-Keeley, a gifted editor who loved the English language and was actively involved in social justice and environmental causes throughout her life.
Claudette was born in North Carolina in 1948 and lived in Alaska, Washington, Alberta, British Columbia and the Caribbean before her death in 2008. She worked freelance and in-house, specializing in scientific, medical and historical materials. Claudette also taught editing courses and was a much-loved mentor to many. She is remembered for both her wonderful sense of humour and her sharp mind.
Support Editors Canada awards
Editors Canada is a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization that promotes excellence in editing and provides resources for editors at every stage of their careers.
Our awards and scholarship are funded by donations. Your generous donation will help us to keep these awards running so we can continue to raise the profile of the editing profession, shine a light on excellence in editing and support the future generation of editors.